Question #N1114
The author’s decision to use the word "some" in the second sentence is significant. "Some" indicates that the author is aware that not all of the people in the village are like this. The author then goes on to describe these people in more detail, but the author does not mention any of the people who are not like this. What is the most likely reason the writer uses the word "some"?
In this passage, the word "some" is used to
A. emphasize the author’s opinion.
B. suggest that the author is not familiar with the village.
C. indicate that the author is aware that there is variation among the villagers.
D. describe the author’s feelings about the village.
Correct Answer is: C
The use of the word "some" suggests that the author is aware that there is variation among the villagers. This is further supported by the author's decision to describe those villagers in more detail, but without mentioning those villagers who are not like this. The author is acknowledging that not all of the villagers are the same.